A friend of mine recently related the story of a relative who fell from a ladder while cleaning gutters. Two shattered ankles later, the person is now unable to work due to debilitating injuries. With ...

PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2020) … When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. Losing one’s footing is a common accident ...

Find the angle at which the ladder starts to slip. Climb, going up from the lowest rung. Use the pole for support in case you lose balance. Get off before you reach the middle of the ladder. If you ...

Before you carry a ladder to the point of work or load it onto the service truck, visually inspect it. Remove any slipping hazards such as mud on the rungs or grease on the rails. Look carefully for ...

You probably think of a ladder as one of the simplest tools you own, but the angle you choose when you lean it against a wall quietly decides how risky every climb will be. Too steep or too shallow, ...

When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. There is an estimated $24 billion annual cost of ladder injuries in the U.S ...